Eliminators (1986)

A former pilot rebels against his creator, teaming up with the scientist responsible for android technology, her pet robot Spot, a rough-and-tumble riverboat guide, and a martial arts warrior.

Director:

Peter Manoogian

Writers:

Paul De Meo, Danny Bilson

Stars:

Andrew Prine, Denise Crosby, Patrick Reynolds

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Andrew Prine	...	Harry Fontana
Denise Crosby	...	Nora Hunter
Patrick Reynolds	...	Mandroid
Conan Lee	...	Kuji
Roy Dotrice	...	Abbott Reeves
Peter Schrum	...	Ray
Peggy Mannix	...	Bayou Betty
Fausto Bara	...	Luis
Tad Horino	...	Takada
Luis Lorenzo	...	Maurice
José Moreno	...	Neanderthal Shaman (as Pepe Moreno)
Charly Bravo	...	Bartender
Miguel de Grandy	...	Chief Guard (as Miguel de Grandi)
Gabino Diego	...	Young Guard (as Gabino Diego Solis)

Storyline

As part of their experiments in time travel, Drs. Reeves and Takada construct a cyborg "Mandroid" with the body of a downed pilot. After the success of the initial experiments, Reeves decides to have the Mandroid scrapped. Not wishing to be taken apart, Mandroid flees with the help of Dr. Takeda, who is killed for his disobedience. Distraught by the death of his one friend, the Mandroid goes north to America in search of someone who can help him in getting revenge and stopping Dr. Reeves in whatever evil plan he intends to use his time machine for.

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Plot Keywords:

force field | watching tv | mandroid | travel | escape | 

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Taglines:

Mandroid. Mercenary. Scientist. Ninja. Each one a specialist. Together they are ELIMINATORS!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 January 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

De uitroeiers

Filming Locations:

Spain

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,987,072, 2 February 1986, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,601,256

Company Credits

Production Co:

Empire Pictures,Altar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Eliminators (2016) is not a remake of this film although it shares the title and was released 30 years after this movie.

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Quotes

Harry Fontana: What is this? Some kinda comic book? We got robots, we got cave men, we got kung fu!

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Alternate Versions

In the UK versions the nunchuck scene when Kuji meets Nora & Harry is cut. In the 1986 EIV Video (cut by 31 secs) the scene is completely missing. The later 1995 NTV video featured a longer print and the introduction of the weapon can be seen, though 10 secs were removed from the rest of the sequence.

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Biohazard, Slaughter High, and Kill Point (2017)

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Soundtracks

Eliminators Title Song
Written by Peter Rafelson
Performed by Deborah Galli
Produced by Don Perry and Bob Summers

User Reviews

Quite possibly the greatest low budget sci fi epic of all time baby!

Ever so often there comes a film that, no matter how hard I try, I can find no fault with. This is one of those films. How can you not love everything about this masterpiece. Andrew Prine is so perfectly cast, against type by the way, as a hard as nails, yet heart of gold, mercenary. The entire cast is really great. The performances are wooden but I feel like that's the point. It is just such an awesome cheesy romp using the kitchen sink method, if you know what I mean, with just everything thrown in for flavor, Just like Fontana says in the movie, "an android, a robot, and kung fu? What is this a comic book." My answer is oh yes it is. There is no doubt I love this movie. And I greatly recommend it to sci fi, action, and Andrew Prine fans of all ages. that's the best part of this film. There is nothing really extreme about this film, as the whole family can really enjoy it together. Great for kids and adults. Cheesy, brainless, and so much fun. My favorite low budget sci fi movie of all time baby!